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Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Linked to Myopia in Kids

However, cross-sectional study from Hong Kong does not show causality

May 11, 2023
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Recreational Cannabis Use a Negative for Adolescent Mental Health

Even "subdiagnostic" use associated with adverse psychological events, study says

May 04, 2023
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E-Cigs in Early Adolescence Tied to Heavier Smoking Later On

Teens who used e-cigarettes early were more likely to become frequent smokers

Apr 18, 2023
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Unhealthy Lifestyle Factors Into Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Risk greatest for those at high genetic susceptibility engaged in smoking, other bad habits

Apr 13, 2023
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Mint-Flavored E-Cigarettes Linked to Worse Lung Function

Menthol flavors added to e-cigarette liquids increased particles inhaled, study shows

Apr 11, 2023
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FDA Allows Lower Risk Designation for Snuff Product

The brand joins a limited few granted modified risk tobacco claims

Mar 16, 2023
 FDA MARKETING Copenhagen Classic Snuff over a photo of a man opening a can of snuff.
Want to Make E-Cigs a Turnoff for Kids? Try Standardized Packaging

Young people say their peers would be less interested in plain packaging versus branded packages

Mar 14, 2023
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Long COVID's 7 Symptoms; Most of U.S. Backs Tobacco Ban; Ugly People and Face Masks

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Feb 03, 2023
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Cutting Back on Smoking No Help for Dementia Risk

But large study of long-time smokers confirms reduced risk with quitting altogether

Jan 19, 2023
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Kids Exposed to Smoke In Utero Had Better Lung Function If Moms Popped Vitamin C

Follow-up findings from VCSIP trial shows better airway flow, decreased wheeze at age 5 years

Nov 21, 2022
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Consequences of COVID Reinfection; Tobacco Use Among America's Youth

Also in TTHealthWatch: USPSTF finds insufficient evidence for sleep apnea screening

Nov 19, 2022
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Marijuana Smoking Increases Emphysema Risk, Study Suggests

Airway inflammation also more common in marijuana smokers than tobacco-only smokers

Nov 15, 2022
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COVID Reinfection More Lethal; No, Insulin Is Not 'Free' Now; 1 in 9 Teens Smoking

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Nov 11, 2022
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Gen Vape: How Clinicians Can Help Their Young Patients Quit

Chasity Shelton, PharmD, on why providers first need to educate themselves about e-cigarettes

Nov 10, 2022
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